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1.53.
AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT COMPONENT WASHING, CLEANING, AND FRESH WATER RINSE
PROCEDURES continued
Table II.
Cleaning of Specific Areas and Components
Item
No.
Area or Component
Type of Soil
Cleaning Agent or
Compound
& Nomenclature
Mixing
Directions
Cleaning Procedures
WARNING
If cleaning compound is splashed in eyes, rinse thoroughly with fresh water for 15 minutes
and report to medical facility. Remove clothing saturated with cleaning compound immedi-
ately and flush exposed skin areas with fresh water.
CAUTION
Open all circuit breakers associated with battery power (TM 1-1520-238-T) prior to application of dry
cleaning solvent (item 74, App F).
1.
Painted exterior
surfaces (to include
fwd, ctr, and aft
fuselage, wings,
nacelles, stabilizer,
stabilator, tailboom,
FABs, kevlar
fairings).
Light soils
(dirt, dust,
mud, salt,
loose soot)
Cleaning
compound
(item 44, App F)
1 part cleaner
in 9 parts
water
Apply cleaning compound
(item 44, App F) with
foam generator, spray,
sponge, soft brush, or
cloth. Scrub (if necessary)
and then rinse with fresh
water and dry.
2.
(same as 1)
Moderate oils,
(hydraulic
fluids, lube
oils, light
preservatives)
Cleaning
compound
(item 44, App F)
1 part cleaner
in 4 parts
water
Apply cleaning compound
(item 44, App F) with
foam generator spray,
sponge, soft brush, or
cloth. Rub gently with a
circular motion for up to 1
minute. Rinse with fresh
water and dry.
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